The Washington Economic Development Association

Leadership for Economic Development Training Course

Let's get it done!

February 20, 2008 | Governor Hotel, Olympia

The Washington Economic Development Association invites you to join us in learning from the collective wisdom of over 100 years of economic development know-how. This is a fast paced half day seminar to acquaint elected officials, business leaders, and interested stakeholders with the nuts and bolts of economic development.

  • Learn how to find research on your local economy and why it matters!
  • Hear from the pros on topics ranging from tourism to business recruitment
  • Hear Juli Wilkerson talk about opportunities for growth and partnership within the State’s Next Washington Plan
  • Learn how you can get involved and make a difference!

FEBRUARY 20, 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE:

11:00am Registration & Networking
11:45am Buffet Lunch
Welcome & Introductions
12:15 pm Economic Vitality in Washington State
--Juli Wilkerson, Director of CTED
1:00 pm Economic Development 101
--Maury Forman, CTED
1:30 pm Using Research and Data to Support Economic Research
--Allison Larsen
--Jane Field, Employment Security Dept.
3:00 pm Panel: Economic Development Activities & Initiatives
• Business Recruitment - Robin Toth
• Community preparation - Michael Tracy
• Business Retention & Expansion - Ken Olson
• Tourism - Betsy Gabel
• Workforce Development - Tim Probst
4:00 pm Principles for Leadership in Economic Development
--Lt. Governor, Brad Owen

AND. . .if you would like to extend your experience sign up to attend the reception and the next day’s events. Our annual public policy and legislative event in Olympia. Come and network with your legislators and peers while advancing WEDA’s economic development agenda.

Highlights from the next day’s agenda:

  • Update on WEDA’s legislative agenda and what’s happening this legislative session;
  • Luncheon panel with key legislators on economic development;
  • Update on Next Washington
  • Hear from our partner organizations regarding ED Legislation

Our host hotel is the Governor Hotel; make sure you call in advance to ensure a room is available for you.
Cut off date is February 1; cost is $89 per night. (360) 352-7700.

For questions contact Kristin Crowe, Executive Director, at 425-967-0736 or Kristin@wedaonline.org

 

 

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